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Resist not

I picked up the latest Interweave Knits Fall 2010 and quickly found 3 patterns I’m got on my knitting radar. One that I had to knit, is the Leitmotif Cardigan.

I went with Fibernatura Mermaid yarn in Almond.

This cardi is knit lengthwise with an invisible cast on, the construction of the pattern also attracted me, it is a nice change from the typical top down or bottom up methods. So far I’ve got small headway.

I think the Mermaid yarn is going to be a great fit for this Cardi and the sheen on the yarn is extremely pretty. The yarn is a mix of 42% Cotton, 35% Superwash Merino, 12% Silk, 11% Seacell. It has a very nice feel and will do great with the cables. I’ll keep you posted, for now I’ll have to prepare for my week.

Happy Knitting all

I got the itch…

Yes, I’ve got the itch, yet again, the itch for starting new projects. Don’t all us knitters get that inner itch that makes us want to start knitting every luscious gorgeous squishy yarn we set our eyes on? Or seeing that FO that just makes us want to cast on immediately? I have that, it’s an itch, as serious one, and can only be calmed by that lovely feeling of casting on. I should say that I always have that itch. I’m always juggling many different projects all at different stages. One benefit for doing that is there are times you have multiple FO’s, but there’s always that new cast on. So now I started a new pair of socks, I have a pattern I’ve been designing and now am knitting it. I’m pretty excited about the design & concept for these socks, they are different than socks that I’ve seen, at least I’ve yet to see socks like this. I won’t say that the concept hasn’t been done prior, because I haven’t seen all the tons of sock patterns out there, but I’ve seen enough to know that it’s not a known concept. I casted on two different toes, the pattern will be toe up, and I’m leaning towards the right sock, it has a nicer toe shape, while the left sock is too boxy for me.

I’m using the Pico Accuardi sock yarn, natural dyes, the color is “Lantern”. Now that I’ve settled on the toe I want, the fun part comes, the pattern! I’ll share more pictures as I make more progress. Of course I’m still knitting away on the February Baby Sweater, that’s a good knit for mindless knitting, its just repeat pattern continously.

Since FO’s have been touched on, I’ll share this cutey, which has actually been done for awhile, I just hadn’t shared it, my bad

This is one of the cutest little guys, a transformer knit, turns from a Frog to a Turtle. My kiddees are too big to want this, but I was like my inner kid deserves this. I carry back and forth my home office and my work office. He just makes me smile He’s knit with O’Wool yarn in two different shades, Jade and Periwinkle. I better get my rest now, Froggy and Turtle say bye for now

A couple of projects

I have two new projects, both with fun new yarn. First is one of my new faves, Anzula. I found out about this yarn working at my LYS, there is such a great line of products. I already have some sea cell, silk, and linen yarn, yummy stuff, I’ll have to take some pics to share, and now I bought some sock yarn, called “Squishy”. It is seriously squishy and soft, they were kidding name it squishy. such great colors too.

This yummy yarn is going to morph into a February Baby Sweater, a gift for one cute little girl.

I’ll have this one ready by end of week, a fast sweater to knit, and the pattern repeat is easy to remember. I wasn’t too thrilled in the beginning because I had yet to make a Zimmerman pattern, which I learned it definitely different that your average designer. But I got past that, after a few weeks of over thinking it, and once I cast on, it was speeding along. I admit there are some mod’s I did though.

My second project will be some ankle socks knit with Pico Accuardi sock yarn, it is natural dyed and the colors have a nice muted look to them. I’ll improvise a pattern for these socks, not yet cast on, but once I finish the February Baby Sweater, I’ll get started. For now, here’s a look at the yarn in Lantern colorway.

If the pattern I improvise goes well and quick, I just may go on a ankle sock knitting spree! See you in a few days.

~Rocky

Monkey See…

Monkey Do…

Pattern: Monkeys by Cookie A.
Source: Knitty
Yarn: Socks that Rock in Muddy Autumn Rainbow
Blend: 100% Superwash Merino
Needles: US 2
Started: 09/25/2009
Finished: 10/01/2009

And another “M” project with Cash Vero, 55% Merino Extra Fine Wool, 33% Microfiber Acrylic, 12% Cashmere

Here’s “Mystere” from Twist Collective’s Winter 2009 issue

I started it last Monday, 11/30 and am already done with the back. I’m so excited with this project, I can’t wait to show it off!

“M’s” are very nice!

In the season

I’m absolutely amazed at how fast November went by! I literally posted once, and I do apologize for those that visit. I spent most of my day upgrading my site and changing things around. Right now, the theme has changed and is set in a “Victorian Christmas” theme. I’ve always loved the Victorian Christmas style and when I found this template, I just had to use it. Over the next few days I’ll be customizing it, adding different links and buttons, to make it all my own.

Since a good amount of time has passed since my last post, I do have so much to share, but will do so in different posts so as not to have one UBER long post.

First, look at this yummy yarn

This is Mirasol Nuna yarn, that I picked up for a special project at my LYS, Green Planet Yarn. This yarn is so soft and scrumptous, I just love it!

It’s 40% Merino Wool, 40% Silk, and 20% Bamboo, want to know what this lovely yarn grew up to be???

This is the Reykjavik hat from Through The Loops designer Kirsten Kapur, she is one of my fave designers in the Knitty world and I absolutely love this pattern. It’s quick to knit and will definitely get you into the mood for this season!

Pattern: Reykjavik Hat by Kirsten Kapur
Source: Through the Loops
Yarn: Mirasol Nuna
Blend: 40% Merino Wool, 40% Silk, 20% Bamboo
Needles: US 5
Started: 11/22/2009
Finished: 11/25/2009
Measurements:18’ at the brim, and from edge of hat to tip of hat it’s about 22’. With the Pom-Pom it’s almost 23’ long.
Mods:None
Notes: This is unblocked, I might block lightly to loosen it a bit, but otherwise unblocked it fits snug.
Raverly Project Link

Before I leave you, here’s a sneak peak at what’s to come in future posts:
Status on Bulky Shrug, My Monkey’s, Socktoberfest Mystery KAL 2009, Fall Vest 2009, http://www.ravelry.com/projects/RockyMoreno/karma-tank, Elm Row, Stop Drop & Weave Scarf, New Moon Knitted Bracelet and new projects like Mystere, Alice Mittens, Kirigami, and more…. ooh, and stash enhancements!

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